Senior Science Editor and Awards Coordinator

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the editing and review process for a variety of written materials, including articles, reports, and marketing collateral, to ensure they meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Essential Functions

• Lead the review and editing process for written materials, providing guidance and feedback to writers, editors, and other team members.
• Ensure that all materials meet the company's standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and other team members to ensure the overall quality and effectiveness of written materials.
• Mentor and train more junior editor roles and writers, providing guidance and feedback to help them improve their skills.
• Stay up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and style guidelines.
• Review and edit multimedia content, such as videos and audio recordings, as needed.
• Contribute to the development of editing and writing policies and procedures.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making for the company's editorial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Writing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in editing or proofreading, with experience leading a team of editors and writers, 3-5 years required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of editors and writers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style or AP Stylebook.
• Knowledge of editing software such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.